Psychiatry
Sevilla

Dr. Alfonso Prieto Rodríguez area of expertise:

Professional statement

Renowned specialist in psychiatry, Dr. Prieto Rodriguez graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Valladolid and Medical Psychiatry Psychiatric Hospital specialist Dr. Villacián from the University of Valladolid since 1982. Throughout his career he has gained experience in direction and Management of Health Services, in addition to being Head of Mental Health and Psychiatric Care in the Castile and Leon. He currently works as a faculty of inpatient psychiatric unit of the University Hospital Virgen del Rocio in Seville. She combines her clinical work with teaching, as Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Seville professor.

Credentials

GMC: 414114663

Professional experience

• More than 35 years of experience• Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (January 1999 - present) • Experience in Management of Health Services• Professional activity as optional in the inpatient unit of HHUU Virgen del Rocio in Seville• Head of Mental Health and Psychiatric Care in the Castilla-Leon (1988)• Specialist in Psychiatry Psychiatric Hospital Dr. Villacián from the University of Valladolid (1982) ...

Teaching posts

• Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Sevilla

Education

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Valladolid (1978)• Specialty in psychiatry at the University of Valladolid (1982)

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Toxic addictions are chronic illnesses that affect the brain and behavior, characterized by dependency to one or more harmful drugs to the body. SymptToxic addictions are chronic illnesses that affect the brain and behavior, characterized by dependency to one or more harmful drugs to the body. Symptoms of alcohol addiction are consuming anxiety; loss of control and the inability to stop drinking; physical dependence, which causes withdrawal symptoms (sweating, fever, shivering ...) when you stop taking it; and tolerance, which is the need to drink increasing amounts of alcohol. In addition, excessive consumption of this drug has serious health problems, both mental (depression, psychosis ...) and physical (damage to liver, brain ...), and even death. Currently, there are successful detoxification, medicalized process for patients manage to overcome their addiction, eliminating or controlling the symptoms of withdrawal.
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Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder in which you go from joy to sadness quickly and unpredictably. It is manifested in states of mania and, in severe Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder in which you go from joy to sadness quickly and unpredictably. It is manifested in states of mania and, in severe cases, depression. The treatment of bipolar disorder begins with the awareness of the problem and the knowledge of the same by the affected and their families through psychological therapies. There is also drug treatment, especially during phases of imbalance, where it is recommended to take benzodiazepines, antipsychotics and mood stabilizers. If the patient requires it, you can ingest antidepressants. ...

Depression is a mood disorder characterized mainly by prolonged and severe feelings of sadness associated with other symptoms and abnormal thinki
Depression is a mood disorder characterized mainly by prolonged and severe feelings of sadness associated with other symptoms and abnormal thinking and behavior, such as over-pessimistic ideas, lack of energy, sleep disturbance and appetite, or decreased interest and activity level. To distinguish a depressive disorder every passing state of sadness, the diagnosis of a psychiatrist is needed. There are several types of depressive disorders, by cause: endogenous depression, triggered by genetic or biological factors (hormonal changes or neurotransmitters that transmit nerve impulses in the brain); reactive depression generated by poor adaptation to external circumstances and environmental factors of strong emotional impact; minor depression or dysthymia, which are presented only some less intense symptoms normally associated with personality disorders and prolonged stress; or depression "masked", manifested by organic and functional disorders (somatization) and cardiovascular disorders, dizziness ... The therapist indicates what is the best treatment for each person, but basically will focus on psychotherapy sessions.
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Drug addiction is a health problem caused by frequent consumption of addictive substances, drugs. Addiction is a change in lifestyle, both physical anDrug addiction is a health problem caused by frequent consumption of addictive substances, drugs. Addiction is a change in lifestyle, both physical and psychological. This is characterized by compulsive and continuous use. Drug abuse includes different types of behavior: the experimental or recreational; Psychoactive to relieve symptoms or drug problems; and consumption in which a dependence develops in the wake of continued use for discomfort or abstinence.
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Addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disease. It is based on seeking relief through the consumption or use of substances or other similar conduct. The development of this behavior implies for the addicted person's inability to control, difficulty refrain, consumption desire, decreased recognition of the problems of addiction and interpersonal relationships, and a dysfunctional emotional response. This creates problems in the life of the addicted person, eroding their quality of life. Besides addiction to toxic substances, such as alcohol and drugs, there are addictions of other types: sex (nymphomania), gambling (gambling), sports (vigorexia), new technologies (tecnofilia), mobile ( nomofobia), among others. In each addiction professionals they allocate the best treatment, depending on the patient's symptoms and the degree of addiction that is. ...

Under the concept of conduct disorder a set of behavioral changes and behavioral development appropriate to the child's age, persistently and with a disproportionate amount are included. Among the most common symptoms of these disorders are disobedience, impulsiveness, inattention, hostility, lies and insults, transgression of social norms, or antisocial character. Among the most common behavioral disorders in children are distinguished: the conduct disorder, a persistent and repeatedly aggressive behavior in which the child acts with hostility to others or their property, intimidating; and hyperkinetic disorders characterized by an early onset, in which predominates a considerable lack of attention in all activities, and a hyperactive, impulsive and undisciplined behavior. In addition, behavioral disorders associated with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), learning problems and clinical disorders (depression, anxiety ...) are presented.
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Couples therapy is a type of psychotherapy practice designed to analyze and manage conflicts arising within a relationship. Depending on the type of problems suffered by a couple, the therapist adapts the treatment and the number and frequency of sessions to find the best solution to the problems of the relationship. The main objective is trying to achieve in couples therapy are recognizing the problem, understanding its operating guidelines (usually repetitive and pollutants), establishing a new partnership for the renewal of the relationship, changing its attitudes, and renewed and healthy communication. Besides, the psychology of partner, not only in charge of resolving conflicts for members to enjoy a stable and satisfactory relationship, but also deals with diagnosis and treatment of cases in which the best solution is separation, accompanying the people affected in this process and directing them to be as smooth as possible. ...

There is talk of personality disorder when the behavior, thoughts and emotions that make up the lifestyle of a person have a prolonged deviation in time with respect to personality patterns considered "healthy" within a field or stage. This type of psychiatric disorders come to interfere in the daily life of the person who suffers social adjustment problems, so its capacity for interaction and coexistence is complicated and can even cause social isolation. Therefore, the treatment of personality disorders requires tackled personalized counseling. Depending on the degree of variation of the structure of thought and the inappropriate behavior of these patients have been described different types of personality disorder: histrionic, the people who always want to be the focus and act dramatically and superficial; narcissist, arrogant typical subjects who believe omnipotent; limit or borderline, a pattern of impulsive, unstable and prone to self-injury character; antisocial, the subjects who act ruthlessly violent and evil; paranoid, which involves excessive distrust throughout; schizoid, typical of solitary and indifferent to people's feelings; obsessive, perfectionist or scrupulous the subject; avoidant, which implies avoidance of situations anxiety; or dependent, typical of undecided people and lack of self-esteem.
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Schizophrenia is a mental disorder, people who suffer from difficult to differentiate between real and unreal, think clearly, have normal responses or attitudes.
They are not determined the causes of the disease, although it may be genetic. It occurs equally in men and women.
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